Collagenase

Agent Name
Collagenase
CAS Number
9001-12-1
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Biozyme C salbe; Clostridial collagenase; Clostridiopeptidase A; Clostridium histolyticum collagenase; Collagen protease; Collagenase A; Euphaulysin; Liberase; MMP-1; MMP-8\r\n; Matrix metalloproteinase-1; Matrix metalloproteinase-8; Morikraz; Santyl; Santyl salbe; Soycollagestin; Ulcerase salbe; Xiaflex; [ChemIDplus] Iruxol; [Merck Index]
Category
Enzymes
Description
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An enzyme that can digest native collagen; Used in collagen research, in tissue culture studies, and as a debriding agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes effects on joints and effects on inflammation in 4-day intermittent parenteral studies of rabbits; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause respiratory sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "ENZYMES."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

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Diseases

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